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Type of Ceremonies

Weddings by Riu celebrates three different types of ceremonies: Civil, Symbolic & Renewal of Vows.

Civil Ceremonies: Are performed by a Judge and are legally recognized. Paperwork is required. The newlyweds will receive a legal marriage certificate in Spanish Language.

Belangrijk:

Civil weddings are legally recognized in the country where the wedding is performed. As each country has specific requirements, We highly recommend you to contact your respective Embassy or Consulate in order to get the complete information regarding the procedure that you'll have to follow in order to legalize your Marriage Certificate in your country. *Riu Hotels and Resorts is not responsible of this legal procedure.

Symbolic & Renewal of Vows Ceremonies: Are Blessing Ceremonies performed by a Non-denominational Minister and are not legally recognized. No paper work or witnesses are required. After the ceremony, wedding couple will receive a “symbolic” marriage certificate.

In order to apply for a renewal of vows ceremony is a must to send a photocopy from the legal marriage certificate of your home country.

Locaties

At Riu Palace Costa Rica you can choose:

• Beach: Max. capaciteit 100 Personen

• Terrace: Max. capaciteit 200 Personen
IMPORTANT:1:00 PM & 3:00 PM schedules are not available for the terrace use; private events and ceremonies on the 4th floor terrace can be performed only at 5:00 PM, with background music with maximum duration until 10:00 PM. (Subject to change due weather conditions) Please note that events or ceremonies performed on the outdoors during the months of May 1st until December 15th every year; according to Costa Rican National Weather System; there is a high probability of rain, therefore outdoors events (dinner / reception) are not allowed by hotel policy.

For breakfast, lunch and snacks: free choice from a selection of restaurants at the Riu Palace Costa Rica and Riu Guanacaste hotels

Beverages:

Unlimited local and imported beverages served 24 hours a day

Drinks service at pool

Regularly restocked minibar and liquor dispenser

Room service 24 hours a day

Sport

All Inclusive features

Sports and activities:

Gym, beach volleyball court

Group fitness activities in the RiuFit area (6 times a week)

Floodlit hard surface tennis court (300 m)

Steam bath, whirlpool bath

Windsurfing, pedaloes, snorkelling equipment, kayaking

1 introductory scuba diving lesson in pool

Entertainment:

Daytime entertainment programme for children ages 4 to 7 and ages 8 to 12 at "RiuLand" (daily)

Daytime entertainment programme for adults (daily)

Shows, Riu evening programme or live music (daily)

"Pacha" discotheque (open 6 nights a week)

Free entry to the discotheque and the Casino (drinks not included)

Other sports and facilities in the hotel (additional charge):

Activities programme at the "RiuArt" atelier (six times a week)

Other sports and facilities nearby (additional charge):

Various water sports available

Golf course (20 km), horse riding

The RIU Group has no direct or indirect relationship with external services (especially PARASAILING) and does not assume any liability for them, any contract between them being the exclusive responsibility of the clients themselves.